Lakeland Author Releases 7th Alex Rutledge Novel
25 May 2012, 9:42 pm
Tom Corcoran jokes that every time he publishes another Alex Rutledge mystery novel, the murder rate in Monroe County triples. Killings aren't really as common in the Florida Keys as Corcoran's books might suggest. In every other way, though, Corcoran strives to capture the genuine feel of the Keys, and especially his former home of Key West, in the Alex Rutledge mysteries.

Graduating boatbuilder students to launch traditional craft
25 May 2012, 7:15 pm
On June 2, students at the International Yacht Restoration School will take part in the school’s unique graduation ceremony. Instead of collecting diplomas that prove hours of learning, students will launch and showcase the boats they spent the past year building and restoring.

Nicki Minaj Arrives In Sydney, Performs ‘Right By My Side’
16 May 2012, 8:48 am
Nicki Minaj has a long three months ahead of her. She touched down last night in Australia while hiding behind a humongous hat, for the start of her world tour, at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney. The tour will continue throughout the Summer, with it’s last scheduled stop in Denver on August 3rd. Meanwhile, her [...]

Southwold: The Boardwalk
11 May 2012, 6:06 pm
Southwold Pier is a huge success story, proving that British seaside traditions are alive and well. IAN COLLINS visited the suitably nautical restaurant The Boardwalk.

Summer camp not just for kids
9 May 2012, 11:07 pm
At one time, going to camp in Maine meant kicking back with Moxie, red hot dogs and fiddleheads. Now, camping...

yawl heading to farm market launch
1 May 2012, 1:30 pm
The Times Record [img_assist|nid=40785|title=|desc= THIS yawl, made by Marty Wilk and Kerford Marchant, will be raffled as part of Saturday’s opening celebration of the Crystal Spring Farmers Market at Crystal Spring Farm on Pleasant Hill Road in Brunswick. read more

Lakeland Author Releases 7th Alex Rutledge Novel - The Ledger
25 May 2012, 8:51 pm
Along with creating his own company, Corcoran also bought out a partner with whom he managed Ketch & yawl Press, a small collection of Keys-related titles that includes two of Corcoran's own books, "Key West in Black and White," a photo ...

IYRS students to showcase their talent at Launch Day - Sail World
23 May 2012, 8:03 pm
and a replica of the 11-foot lapstrake tender originally designed for the legendary S&S yawl Dorade. Marine Systems students will showcase the refit work they did this year on the 23-foot classic motor launch Renegade. This year’s Composites Technology ...

Craftsman helps flower show bid - dorsetecho.co.uk
18 May 2012, 4:31 am
Martin Young, pictured, of Sitting Spirtually, based in yawl Hill Lane, Lyme Regis, has made three of his bespoke wooden rope swings for what is set to be the star exhibit at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The 28-metre-high Westland Magical Tower ...

Lyme Regis: Craftsman roped into Chelsea Flower Show entry - This is Dorset
16 May 2012, 4:12 am
Martin Young, of Sitting Spirtually, based in yawl Hill Lane, has made three of his bespoke wooden rope swings for what is set to be the star exhibit at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The 28m-high Westland Magical Tower Garden has been designed by ...

Summer camp not just for kids - Boston Herald
10 May 2012, 3:22 am
Dinner is served in the camp’s dining room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Courses start with “Fundamentals of Boatbuilding” and go anywhere from “Building the Caledonia yawl” and “Build Your Own Stand-up Paddleboard.” Stand-up paddleboards have become ...